Alexander Lloyd are working with a hugely popular global brand who are looking for a proactive and commercially savvy Category Manager to join their high calibre Procurement team. You'll play a key role in managing key supplier partnerships, cost efficiency, and sustainable procurement practices.
What you'll do:
* Lead category planning and strategic sourcing initiatives
* Manage supplier negotiations and contract lifecycles
* Work cross-functionally with other areas of the business
* Analyse spend and market trends to identify new sourcing opportunities
* Oversee one direct report and contribute to procurement best practices
What we're looking for:
* 5+ years of procurement experience with category management expertise
* Proven success in negotiating large-scale travel or similar contracts is essential
* Strong commercial, analytical, and stakeholder management skills
* MCIPS qualified (or working towards)
* Hands-on experience with procurement tools
Please quote 51628 when calling Phill Stagg at Alexander Lloyd or email them at pst@alexanderlloyd.co.uk. This is only one of many vacancies we are handling. Alexander Lloyd is a leading recruiter across a range of roles within the Finance, Accountancy, Procurement & Supply Chain space from entry to c-suite level.
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